Bernard Moreau
About Bernard Moreau
Domaine Bernard Moreau a Chassagne-Montrachet estate producing wonderfully opulent Rouge and Blancs. The domaine dates from 1809 when Auguste Moreau constructed a cellar in the region and began to cultivate grapes in the appellation. The holdings were increased in the 1930s by descendent Marcel Moreau. The current owner is Bernard Moreau, who took over in the early 1960s at the age of just 14! Today, it is Bernard’s sons Alex and Benoît who lead the business.
Vineyard and Winemaking
Domaine Bernard Moreau comprises 9 ha of vineyards with an additional 5ha (12 acres) famed under contract. Most of this is in Chassagne-Montrachet, although there are also plots in Saint-Aubin and Volnay. The vines are old, yields are kept low and annual production only amounts to around 8,000 cases.
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£930.58 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£516.29 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has been in barrel for a year and transferred in tank in October. This has quite intense black cherry and cassis fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey, quite weighty on the finish. This deserves a couple of years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£876.58 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£756.29 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£550.34 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£801.64 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Village wafts from the glass with notes of orange oil, white flowers, Anjou pear, mint and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's bright and lively, with fine concentration, tangy acids and a nicely defined finish. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 91-94 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£668.44 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)Assembled and fined. Alexandre will be able to bottle this without filtering and is very happy with the fining. Clear pale lemon and lime. Beautifully fine bouquet, yet again a masterful example. The blend between the fruit and the thread of mineral acidity is just exactly right and there is no feeling of four square Chassagne. The flesh emerges a little more forcefully at the finish which is exceptionally persistent. Year in, year out, this si just about the best example of village Chassagne-Montrachet available. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£976.18 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£726.29 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,283.09 |
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Vinous (91+)(from Fairendes and La Cardeuse, the latter a monopole of the domain): Pale yellow. Reticent, distinctly rocky aromas of lemon, honey and crushed stone. Rich and plush in the mouth, with yellow stone fruit, pear and rock flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. In a fairly masculine style, finishing with excellent lift and an almost tannic impression. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,059.89 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terse bouquet, certainly one of the most austere and Puligny-like from Alex Moreau this year. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh, steely and focused with wonderful sapidity towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£540.29 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 88-90 (VN) |
In Bond
£737.00 |
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Vinous (88-90)The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge is made from a blend of 50-year-old vines; this sample came from tank. It has quite an intense black currant and bilberry scented bouquet. The crisp palate is well balanced with slightly chewy tannins, the 10% new oak just lending a little midpalate depth, and a little peppery thanks to the 30% whole cluster fruit (a little more than in previous years). Delicious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 87-89 (VN) |
In Bond
£411.00 |
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Vinous (87-89)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has been in barrel for a year and transferred in tank in October. This has quite intense black cherry and cassis fruit on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, dark berry fruit laced with Earl Grey, quite weighty on the finish. This deserves a couple of years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£692.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£611.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£449.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
In Bond
£652.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Village wafts from the glass with notes of orange oil, white flowers, Anjou pear, mint and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's bright and lively, with fine concentration, tangy acids and a nicely defined finish. |
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Burgundy | 4 | 91-94 (IB) |
In Bond
£541.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)Assembled and fined. Alexandre will be able to bottle this without filtering and is very happy with the fining. Clear pale lemon and lime. Beautifully fine bouquet, yet again a masterful example. The blend between the fruit and the thread of mineral acidity is just exactly right and there is no feeling of four square Chassagne. The flesh emerges a little more forcefully at the finish which is exceptionally persistent. Year in, year out, this si just about the best example of village Chassagne-Montrachet available. Tasted: December 2021 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£775.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade. |
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Burgundy | 5 | 86-88 (VN) |
In Bond
£586.00 |
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Vinous (86-88)The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which had been blended but not fined, offers scents of Golden Delicious and beeswax on the nose. The palate has a crisp entry with tropical notes of passion fruit and pineapple, a punters' Chassagne with a dab of ginger on the finish. Enjoy over the next decade. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91+ (VN) |
In Bond
£1,050.00 |
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Vinous (91+)(from Fairendes and La Cardeuse, the latter a monopole of the domain): Pale yellow. Reticent, distinctly rocky aromas of lemon, honey and crushed stone. Rich and plush in the mouth, with yellow stone fruit, pear and rock flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. In a fairly masculine style, finishing with excellent lift and an almost tannic impression. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£864.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeots 1er Cru has a terse bouquet, certainly one of the most austere and Puligny-like from Alex Moreau this year. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh, steely and focused with wonderful sapidity towards the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
£431.00 |
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